Overview
AOPFN EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Home Maintenance Worker
Department: Tennisco Manor
Supervisor: Home Care Supervisor
$22.39/hour – 1 yr Fixed Term – Possibility of Permanency
Deadline to Apply: Oct 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Home Maintenance Worker provides practical home maintenance and safety support to clients to
help them maintain a safe, clean, and independent living environment. Responsibilities include
performing heavy housekeeping and general home maintenance tasks, seasonal outdoor maintenance,
identifying potential health and safety risks, and monitoring client well-being during emergencies such
as hydro outages or severe weather. The Home Maintenance Worker also assesses maintenance needs
that fall outside the scope of the program and assists clients in accessing appropriate contracted
services when requested. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Home
Maintenance Worker supports the overall health, safety, and quality of life of clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In Home Maintenance:
Moving furniture, washing walls and ceilings, assist with storage, washing windows, cleans
cupboards, cleans ovens, minor painting, water and tend to plants, empty trash cans and other
waste containers, assist with recycling and contact tradespersons for major repairs etc.
Informs clients of home maintenance supplies and equipment required to complete tasks.
Determines tasks that require services for maintenance that is out of scope of work and assist
clients to secure contracting resources if client requests.
Maintains friendly visiting when tasks are being completed.
Does checks on clients during power outages, storms, or other community events.
2. Outdoor Maintenance:
Annual yard maintenance, cutting grass, snow removal from walkways and doorways, raking,
shoveling, outdoor painting, window cleaning, light brushing, and all other work to maintain yard and
exterior of home.
Will carry firewood into the client’s residence.
Water and tend to plants, empty trash cans and other waste containers, assist with recycling.
For full Job Description please email hr@pikwakanagan.ca
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in general maintenance, janitorial services, landscaping,
construction, or a related field.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling,
climbing, and working in various weather conditions.
How to Apply
Cover Letter
Current Resume
Three (3) professional/work-related references that include name, phone number and email
address.
Submit to:
Human Resources Department
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, Ontario, K0J 1X0
hr@pikwakanagan.ca
Subject Line: Home Maintenance Worker
Please allow for 24 hours to receive a ‘Confirmed Receipt’ of your application submission should
you apply via email.
Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the
requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three (3) professional
references.
Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor’s immediate family. The best
qualified candidate will be defined and determined so as to include the following: Provided the candidate
meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process,
preference will be given to:
a) the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
b) the qualified indigenous person; then to,
c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to
shortlist for interview/assessment purposes of the five (5) most qualified persons and typically
establishes an eligibility list.
We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is
representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more
of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.
AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a
timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair
and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed
confidentially.
14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays
Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
Health Spending Account (Dental, Vision,
Prescriptions, etc.)
Milestone Recognitions & Rewards
What Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Offers:
Pension Plan
Paid Sick Days
4% Vacation
Holiday Shutdown
14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays
Health Spending Account
(Dental, Vision, Prescriptions, etc.)
Milestone Recognitions & Rewards
Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
(Permanent EE only)
(Conditions Apply) (Conditions Apply)
